JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: MECHANIC III

REPORTS TO: Transportation Manager

JOB SUMMARY: Plan, schedule, repair and preventative maintenance on transportation fleet as needed; ensure the availability of vehicles in safe operating condition; and provide written documentation of repairs to meet state and federal requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Diagnose, remove, and assemble body and chassis components from any vehicle; clean, inspect, rebuild, and assemble new or original parts; reinstall components and make necessary adjustments.
2. Diagnose potential vehicle malfunctions (e.g. using computer diagnostic equipment) for the purpose of determining needed repairs and/or replacement.
3. Inspect, clean, adjust, tighten, and / or repair minor items such as lights, bulbs, lenses, reflectors.
4. Repair items such as kingpins, springs, shocks, leaf springs, spring pins.
5. Replace and repair brakes, steering repairs, electrical repairs, air conditioning, and heat repairs.
6. Service buses for maintenance.
7. Tire repairs; lube oil and filter changes; minor electrical repairs (bulbs, flashers, fuses); mirror replacement; minor road service; service fuels and fluids.
8. Performs tire work (e.g. changing, balancing) for the purpose of ensuring all buses and equipment are operating on safe tires.
9. Responds to emergency situations during and outside regular work hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns, including emergency breakdowns and service, and checking road conditions during inclement weather.
10. Substitute as a bus driver when needed for the purpose of ensuring qualified person is able to run the bus on a route.
11. Assist in the starting of vehicles during winter months.
12. Be “on call” outside of regular work hours as necessary for emergency breakdowns and service, as well as checking for slick roads during inclement weather.
13. Maintain inventory of parts and supplies.
14. Perform other duties as determined by the Transportation Manager or Executive Director.

The job descriptions are intended to be an outline and summary of the duties to be performed by personnel. In each instance, it is expected that employees will perform whatever duties are necessary to carry out the transportation functions, as indicated by the Transportation Director or the Board of Education.